Maryn Blignaut

Education: BA in Communication Science, the University of South Africa (2012-2016), AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course (Google News Initiative, 2023), Google News Initiative training (2024)

Experience: Briefly News (2017-present)

Awards: - Best Appealing Storytelling: Highest Average Pageviews, 2023 by Briefly News - Awarded the 2023 Gender Mainstreaming Award (Empowerment of Women in the Community) as part of the Briefly News team

Maryn Blignaut is the Editor-in-Chief at Briefly News. She holds a BA in Communication Science from the University of South Africa (2016) and has over seven years of journalism experience. She specialises in digital journalism and feature writing. Maryn completed the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course and multiple Google News Initiative training programmes. For enquiries, contact maryn.blignaut@briefly.co.za.

1257 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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US actress Aja Naomi King speaks on falling pregnant after 2 miscarriages

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Hilarious viral video shows puppy tugging on 2 angry cats' tails

The video of two cats in a fierce-looking pose and a dog trying to rile them up has gone viral on the internet as many were amazed by the puppy's mischief.

Groom shows up for his wedding in jeans, photos trends online

A Nigerian man identified as Conan-Moses Orseer Anyamikegh recently left tongues wagging over his peculiar and bold choice for a wedding outfit. Read more.

Mary Adobea Agyekum: Lady, 33, walks after strangers donate R250k for surgery

Mary Adobea Agyekum suffered from spinal tuberculosis for over a year. Good Samaritans raised R258k to sponsor her surgery. She is back on her feet & grateful

Man defends his wifey, says she won't cook at family gatherings

A Nigerian man received many comments on his post after saying that he would never allow his wife to cook at family gatherings because she's not a caterer.

Dad pretends to steal cartoon's food, son's reaction goes viral

A dad and his kid have both become famous after the father faked control over the happenings in popular Tom and Jerry cartoon series. Many people were wowed.

Couple share how their love story moved from grass to grace

A couple has been together for a while now. The man shared a throwback photo of how they started and a recent photo showing their improvement over the years.

Teacher gifted over R408k to buy pianos for students after plea online

A kind US teacher posted her plight on Facebook and Instagram through a short clip that had her pleading with well-wishers to support her talented students.

Artist gives girl a scholarship, vows to make her an expert as well

An African artist has put a smile on a young girl's face by sponsoring her training to become an artist like her. @ceracerni made the disclosure on Twitter.

Viral video shows talented man effortlessly creating road markings

A young man has been praised after his video painting on the road hit millions of views on Twitter. People said his work confidence is astounding to watch.

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